Now that it’s November, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. And by Thanksgiving, I mean stuffing. I love stuffing – it’s by far my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner – but I hardly ever think to make it. A few months ago, Jones Dairy Farm asked me to create a recipe for their brand-new stuffing site and I had a ton of fun coming up with (and testing!) some [...]Read More »

Last week, it rained and rained and rained. It was grey and gross and completely terrible. It rained so much that my poor roof couldn’t take it anymore; I woke up one morning to find a big chunk of my ceiling on the floor. It was literally raining in my kitchen. Awesome. Comfort food was totally a necessity. And what says comfort more than pot pie stuffed full of rich, [...]Read More »

I alluded to my overstuffed freezer last week, but my cabinets can be an equally scary place. I only have a few of them, and they get cluttered really quickly – especially since I’m always buying/receiving samples of fun new ingredients that I don’t have immediately plans for. I spent a few hours over the weekend cleaning out my two main cabinets and I’m pretty impressed with the results (if [...]Read More »

It’s not much of a secret around here that I’m pretty obsessed with baked taquitos. Over the past few years I’ve made a few versions, filled with everything from buffalo chicken to farm-fresh veggies. I’ve been meaning to make a breakfast version for a while, but I never got around to it – until now. It seems like out of nowhere the mornings are cold again, and I’ve found myself looking [...]Read More »

I can’t believe we’re coming up on Labor Day weekend already. This August absolutely flew by! It’s already starting to get dark a little earlier and the mornings are feeling a little chilly, but for now I’m hanging onto summer for dear life. This month, Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake is hosting a backyard barbecue themed dinner party for Progressive Eats. I signed up to make a salad and decided on [...]Read More »

Steamed clams with chorizo oil, served over spaghetti, is a delicious weeknight meal that’s perfect for these last days of summer. If you’ve never made clams at home before, don’t worry – it’s easy! When I came across a recipe for chorizo oil in an old issue of Food + Wine, I’m pretty sure I squealed out lout. I adore chorizo, and infusing it in oil seemed like an awesome [...]Read More »

Last week, I wrote about how I was determined to squeeze every last bit of summer out of the weekend. I definitely succeeded – it was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long time! From dinner at our favorite lakeside shack to a long drive in the country, a trip to the driving range, and a double feature at the drive-in, we definitely crammed a ton in! [...]Read More »

I’ve been making variations on this chickpea salad for years – along with my mayo free potato salad, it’s my go-to recipe to take on picnics and bring to potlucks. It’s simple, healthy, and always a crowd pleaser. I can’t believe I’ve never posted it before! I recently told someone I’d send them a link, but sure enough… it didn’t exist. That needed problem obviously to be rectified immediately. The [...]Read More »

Portable breakfast sandwiches loaded with chorizo, red peppers, and fried eggs will turn an on-the-go morning into a special occasion. To save time in the morning, the bell pepper and chorizo filling can be made ahead and will keep in the refrigerator for several days. This post was sponsored by Anolon. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep me inspired in the kitchen. Anolon recently invited me to join [...]Read More »

Fact: Tzatziki makes pretty much anything taste a zillion times better. These zucchini fritters – crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and stuffed with feta cheese – are no exception. I’m obsessed! They’re definitely my new favorite way to cook zucchini. Every spring, the Greek church down the road from out house hosts a festival. We look forward to it all year – the food is out of [...]Read More »